The Latest Breaking News from RBI

RBI stops non-bank PPI issuers from loading wallets, cards via credit lines

MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank has asked non-bank prepaid payment instrument (PPI) issuers not to load their wallets and cards from credit lines or preset borrowing limits.

The Times of India · Jun 21, 2022

RBI postpones implementation of certain norms related to cards by 3 months

MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday gave three more months to banks and NBFCs issuing credit and debit cards to comply with certain norms including activation of cards without consent of customers.

The Times of India · Jun 21, 2022

Adverse global events may lead to $100 billion portfolio outflows, says RBI article

MUMBAI: Portfolio flows in India are the most sensitive to shifts in risk sentiment globally and in an adverse scenario, potential portfolio outflows can average up to 3.2 per cent of GDP or $100 billion (Rs 7.8 lakh crore) in a year, an RBI article said.

The Times of India · Jun 20, 2022

RBI not behind the curve; tolerance of high inflation was a necessity: Das

In March, the RBI felt that economic activity was above the pre-pandemic levels and decided to shift focus to curbing inflation, the central bank Governor said

The Hindu · Jun 17, 2022

RBI not behind the curve, focus on inflation target could have been disastrous for economy: Shaktikanta Das

MUMBAI: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday refuted criticism of the RBI being behind the curve in its policies, making it clear that the consequences of focusing on the 4 per cent inflation target would have been "disastrous" for the pandemic-hit economy.

The Times of India · Jun 17, 2022

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The Hindu · Jun 17, 2022

Banks, financial institutions should proactively undertake stress testing of loan books: RBI deputy governor Rao

MUMBAI: Despite improvement in asset quality, financial institutions, including banks, need to proactively undertake stress testing of their loan books to examine loss absorption limits and take steps to improve them, if required, RBI deputy governor M Rajeshwar Rao said on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jun 16, 2022

Sensex, Nifty drag to 52-week lows: 10 factors behind stock market fall

NEW DELHI: Equity indices slumped to fresh 52-week lows on Thursday as markets extended their losing streak to fifth straight session.

The Times of India · Jun 16, 2022

RBI lifts restrictions on Mastercard; allows it to onboard new customers in India

NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday lifted restrictions on Mastercard Asia and allowed it to add new customers to its network.

The Times of India · Jun 16, 2022

State’s efforts to convince RBI on borrowings go in vain

Apex bank insists on viability and bankability of projects yet again

The Hindu · Jun 15, 2022